Melodic Drill

Melodic drill is a subgenre of drill music characterized by its fusion of heavy, trap-influenced beats with melodic, often Auto-Tune-infused vocals. Emerging in the UK in the mid-2010s, melodic drill drew inspiration from Chicago's drill scene and incorporated elements of UK road rap, grime, and Afrobeats. By the late 2010s, melodic drill had gained mainstream popularity, particularly among younger audiences, with its catchy hooks and emotive storytelling resonating with fans. The genre's cultural significance lies in its representation of urban British youth culture, offering a raw, unapologetic portrayal of life in the inner city. Notable for its blend of street sensibility and melodic flair, melodic drill distinguishes itself from traditional drill through its emphasis on vocal harmonies and catchy choruses, setting it apart from more aggressive, gangsta-rap influenced styles.

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Love Is A Game I
Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 13, 2026

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424KP
Adzmilli
Alex1
Baby Mane
Baby Mane
Babytakeoff
COMFY
Central Cee
D1neofficial
Dayymein
Drilland
Emzorearner
Freeze corleone
French The Kid
Fumez The Engineer
GeeYou
K1
K5ive
Kay Flock
Kay9ine
Kidwild
L24
Liilz
Mboogz
MiSTah Kye
Mixtape Madness
Mowgs
Nemzzz
Nino Uptown
Private Zero
Ronzo
Russ Millions
Stan
SwitchOTR
YPC CROSS
ZINO
Central Cee
Nemzzz
Freeze corleone
Kidwild
Russ Millions
Fumez The Engineer
French The Kid
Kay Flock
Mixtape Madness
SwitchOTR
Mowgs
Alex1
Liilz
Nino Uptown
ZINO
424KP
Baby Mane
Drilland
Private Zero
K1
COMFY
MiSTah Kye
Ronzo
GeeYou
YPC CROSS
L24
Babytakeoff
Mboogz
Kay9ine
D1neofficial
Stan
Dayymein
Emzorearner
Adzmilli
K5ive
Baby Mane